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Old March 16th 17, 10:16 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Matt Herron Jr.
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Default Will circular runways ever take off?

Hmm...interesting idea. first blush thoughts:

headwind changes to a crosswind, changes to a tailwind as you land/take-off?

banked runway means lateral load on the aircraft changes as speed increases, meaning you are slipping or crabbing on the ground?

turning take-off requires higher AOA to produce higher lift in turn? more chance of stall?

Americans don't know haw to drive in a round-about!

the real reason it won't work: drinks slide off the table in 1st class as you taxi to the "threshold".